53586 ZIP Code — Shullsburg, WI

Lafayette County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53586 is located in Shullsburg, Wisconsin, within Lafayette County. It covers approximately 100.50 square miles and serves a population of 2,162 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 53586

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,559. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 53586 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,162

population

100.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53586 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53586

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53586. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shullsburg	Acceptable
Shullsburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53803 Benton (6.1 mi) 61075 Scales Mound (9.4 mi) 53530 Darlington (9.5 mi) 53541 Gratiot (9.6 mi) 61001 Apple River (10.8 mi) 53510 Belmont (11.3 mi) 53807 Cuba City (13.1 mi) 61087 Warren (14.5 mi) 53811 Hazel Green (14.8 mi) 61036 Galena (15.5 mi) 53587 South Wayne (16.9 mi) 53818 Platteville (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,162
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	100.50 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.5876
Longitude	-90.2305
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	608

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.1%	39.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	36.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	19.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	4.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,162

Population

People per sq mi

41.5

Median age

$64,559

Median household income

$30,043

Per capita income

$150,500

Median home value

$843

Median monthly rent

81.3%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

761

Housing units

18.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

102

10–14

106

15–19

20–24

119

25–34

125

112

35–44

117

115

45–54

120

55–59

60–64

135

65–74

141

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	554	25.6%
18 and over	1,608	74.4%
65 and over	454	21.0%
Median age	41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.6%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Other race 0.3%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,050	91.6%
Two or more races	92	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	77	3.4%
Other race	7	0.3%
Asian	6	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.2%
Black or African American	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.1%	39.8%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	36.2%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	19.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	4.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	15.7%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$64,559

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.9%

$50k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 24.9%

$150k–$200k 20.6%

$200k–$300k 18.1%

$300k–$500k 7.3%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,500
Median rent / month	$843
Owner occupied	81.3%
Renter occupied	18.7%
Vacant	9.9%
Single-family detached	90.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	3.4%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	7.4%
1990–1999	5.2%
1980–1989	4.6%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	11.7%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	39.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	23.6%
3 bedrooms	47.5%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.4%
1 vehicle	21.0%
2 vehicles	38.8%
3 or more	32.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.2%
Electricity	5.9%
Propane / LP gas	32.8%
Fuel oil	3.8%
Wood	6.2%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	457	55.5%
Cohabiting couple	67	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	110	13.3%
Female householder, no spouse	190	23.1%
Households with children under 18	217	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	304	36.9%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.5%	24.4%
Married	56.0%	52.2%
Separated	1.7%	2.5%
Widowed	1.3%	10.4%
Divorced	9.4%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 43.6%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 15.3%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	18.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	4.5%
Kindergarten	21	4.1%
Elementary school	295	57.7%
High school	112	21.9%
College / grad school	60	11.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.2%

Manufacturing 16.6%

Agriculture & mining 13.3%

Retail trade 11.0%

Construction 9.8%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Other services 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Professional & management 4.0%

Public administration 2.3%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.0%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	18.3%
Production & transportation	16.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.0%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	8.4%
Unpaid family workers	1.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.0%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.3

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 9.4%

18 and over 13.6%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 28.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.7%
Retirement income	21.6%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	23.4%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	65.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	101	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	29.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.4%
Public insurance	38.7%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	10.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,043	94.5%
Spanish	133	6.5%
Other Indo-European	106	5.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	27	1.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,076	96.0%
Born in same state	2,068	95.7%
Born in different state	1,518	70.2%
Foreign born	8	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	86	4.0%
Not a US citizen	44	51.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	345	16%
French	284	13.1%
Arab	156	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	87	4%
English	27	1.2%
Dutch	12	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	85.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53586

What city is ZIP code 53586 in?

ZIP code 53586 is primarily assigned to Shullsburg, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53586 in?

ZIP code 53586 falls within Lafayette County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 53586 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 53586 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53586?

The median home value in ZIP code 53586 is $150,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 53586?

ZIP code 53586 has an estimated population of 2,162 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 53586?

The median household income in ZIP code 53586 is $64,559, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 53586 in?

ZIP code 53586 observes the CST timezone.